Senior Network Systems Engineer

Motion Recruitment Partners LLC; Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Motion Recruitment Partners LLC is seeking a Senior Network Systems Engineer to own and evolve a global enterprise network from design to deployment. The role sits onsite in Phoenix, AZ and focuses on LAN/WAN/WLAN, SD-WAN, and data center environments, with responsibility for architecture, upgrades, and incident resolution.

The engineer will collaborate with IT leadership to deliver high-availability network solutions, mentor teammates, and drive projects across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Significant hands-on experience in a Cisco infrastructure environment.
• Experience with enterprise and global network architectures and topologies.
• Technical degree, bachelor’s, or equivalent hands-on experience.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and administer a global enterprise network and data center environment.
• Own design and implementation work across LAN, WLAN, WAN, and SD-WAN.
• Provide 2nd and 3rd line support for complex incidents and changes.
• Lead IT projects including upgrades, migrations, and new site implementations.
• Monitor performance and capacity, forecast infrastructure needs, and maintain continuity planning.
• Create and maintain configuration standards, technical documentation, and procedures.
• Train and mentor other team members as needed.

Skills

Cisco infrastructure

DNS

LAN/WAN/WLAN

VPN/TLS/SD-WAN

Subnetworking

CCNA or higher

Microsoft 365/Azure

VMware

VoIP workflows

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Cisco DNA

Cisco ISE

Microsoft 365

Azure

SQL

Job description

Senior Network Systems Engineer
Location: Onsite in Phoenix, AZ
Type: Contract-to-Hire

Motion Recruitment is partnering with a well-established organization in Phoenix to hire a Senior Network Systems Engineer for their in-house IT team. This role sits at the center of a global enterprise network, covering design, implementation, and escalation support across multiple sites. It's a strong fit for someone who wants ownership and technical depth rather than a narrow lane on a large team.

What You'll Do

• Install, configure, and administer a global enterprise network and data center environment
• Own design and implementation work across LAN, WLAN, WAN, and SD-WAN
• Provide 2nd and 3rd line support for complex incidents and changes
• Lead IT projects including upgrades, migrations, and new site implementations
• Monitor performance and capacity, forecast infrastructure needs, and maintain continuity planning
• Create and maintain configuration standards, technical documentation, and procedures
• Train and mentor other team members as needed
• Partner with IT leadership and a global network competence lead
• Travel up to 25% as needed

What We're Looking For

• Significant hands-on experience in a Cisco infrastructure environment
• Expertise across DNS, LAN, WAN, WLAN, VPN, TLS, SD-WAN, and subnetting
• Experience with enterprise and global network architectures and topologies
• Data center experience, both wired and wireless
• Cisco DNA and Cisco ISE experience is a plus
• Exposure to Microsoft 365, Azure, SQL, VMware, servers, and VoIP is a plus
• CCNA or higher preferred
• Technical degree, bachelor's, or equivalent hands-on experience
• Humble, collaborative approach. This is a lean team where everyone contributes
• Comfortable with hands-on work, including occasional lifting up to 50 lbs

Why You'll Like It

• Real ownership of a global network rather than a narrow slice of one
• Design and build work, not just maintenance
• Direct visibility with IT leadership on a small team
• A path to a permanent role through contract-to-hire
• Strong benefits package including 401k match and annual bonus